OUTFLANKING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

outflanking

verb

present participle of outflank

as in avoiding

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Broadly, the rule of thumb is to drink it during periods of intense competition (to allow for muscle recovery) while avoiding it during periods of training (to promote muscle development).

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The truce applies only to the two capital cities, and overnight attacks into Sunday saw Russia continue its bombardment of Ukraine while avoiding Kyiv city.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of avoiding

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Sheriff’s officials said he was booked at the South Placer County Jail on several criminal charges, including evading a police officer.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The recent changes followed reports that some foreign residents had been driving up home prices or evading payments for their public health insurance.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of evading

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The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
The tiny, colorful birds will spend winter in Mexico and Central America, escaping the cold and snow in Michigan, before returning in spring 2027.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of escaping

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Jordan Lyle’s status remains unresolved following his arrest for fleeing and eluding law enforcement at a high speed and reckless driving.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
When the former Serbian president was arrested in 2001, Mladić went into hiding, eluding authorities for another decade.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of eluding

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On the other hand, the film is, in some respects, well-served by eschewing the tropes of a typical coming-of-age-queerly tale.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
The company falls squarely in the ultra-luxury tier while eschewing much of the fussiness that typifies other players in the space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of eschewing

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Holmes invited documentarians to capture the Theranos founder’s last few days of freedom before going to prison (and eventually befriending Jen Shah/shunning Ghislaine Maxwell).

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
There’s striker Josie Gordon, bickering twin sisters Siobhan and Niamh, glove-shunning goalie Katie ‘Boots’ Quinn and couple Maddie and Margy.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of shunning

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The chance to honor her legacy made for a poignant coincidence for an evening devoted to female power, and a reminder that, however much has changed since Steinem first began shaking things up, there is still plenty to do.

— Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
That doesn’t make their hooting, teeth-baring, chest-beating, or branch-shaking any less of an act of communication.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaking

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The company is seeking the portion of land to build a road to allow guests and residents of Hazel Green Ranch access into Yosemite National Park, bypassing the current 11 miles of forestry roads to Stanislaus National Forest.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
The page then coached the victim through bypassing the computer's security warning.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bypassing

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